Category: Economy and Markets
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings hit USD 11.6 Bn in January–August 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 Mn. This reflects a strong 6.61% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In August 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to US$ 1,607.58 Mn, recording […]
Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged
The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering both domestic and global developments. The Board is of the view that the current monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the […]
HNB felicitates employees who completed 25 years of service
Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC organized a ceremony recently to felicitate their employees who completed 25 years of service at the Bank. HNB organized a gala event to recognize 160 employees who had joined in 1999/2000. This highly anticipated event was attended by HNB Managing Director and CEO Damith Pallewatte, SVP/Chief Human […]
World Bank Vice President Concludes First Official Visit to Sri Lanka
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. During his two-day visit, he met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, and other senior officials. The visit built on World Bank Group (WBG) President […]
New Rs. 2000 Note to Be Accepted in Banks After Cash-handling Machine Calibration: CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note on 29 August 2025 to mark its 75th Anniversary. In order to facilitate the smooth acceptance and dispensation of the new note, Licensed Commercial Banks are in the process of calibrating their cash-handling machines. In keeping with the pace of […]
TikTok launches dedicated STEM Feed in Sri Lanka with Govt support
TikTok, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, today announced the launch of a dedicated STEM Feed in the country, creating a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content. This initiative signals a new era where TikTok, together with the Government and its vibrant Sri Lankan community, will come […]
Ceylon Chamber Presents National Budget 2026 Proposals to President
The newly appointed Board of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, led by Chairperson Krishan Balendra, held its first official meeting with His Excellency the President today. The meeting provided a platform to present the Ceylon Chamber’s priority proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026, while also reviewing progress on previous reform initiatives. The Ceylon Chamber’s […]
Advocata Commends Decision to Close 33 Non-Operational SOEs & Calls for Divestiture as Next Step
The Advocata Institute welcomes the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers, on the proposal of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy, to formally close 33 non-operational State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) under Phase 2 of the government’s state-sector reform program. The move, to be implemented through a […]
Sri Lanka Can Move to a More Balanced Fiscal Policy, Says World Bank Public Finance Review
Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilizing its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in its history—equal to nearly 8 percent of GDP over three years. The adjustment was also sharper and faster by international standards – when compared with more than 330 similar efforts in 123 countries worldwide since 1980. A […]
MAS bags major honours at Mercantile Badminton Tournament
In a show of ultimate brilliance, Team MAS led by their captain Randika Fernando let the shuttle do the talking as they displayed amazing sporting spirit and stamped their authority at the recently concluded Mercantile Badminton Tournament clinching a Grand Slam Championship title and a Bowl Championship 2 nd Runners-up spot during the multi-day tourney […]
Central Bank Issues Rs. 2000 Circulated Commemorative Currency Note to Mark its 75th Anniversary
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note today to mark its 75th anniversary. The note is in line with the anniversary theme, “Stability for Prosperity,” reflecting the Central Bank’s enduring commitment to fostering economic stability as the foundation for national development. This is the 5th commemorative currency […]
Global Dialogue Forum gathers World leaders in Colombo on AI, energy, food & cybersecurity
Global Dialogue Forum (GDF) partnering Club of Rome’s India affiliate, is hosting a unique international conclave at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, bringing together leading global experts, policy framers, decision makers to explore the frontiers Artificial Intelligence (Ai) can breach to overcome challenges in green energy, food security and cyber security. It differs from the […]